Things to see and do Tulle

Private house, no possible visits if only to enjoy it from the of the cathedral.

Formerly of the Abbot, it was built in the XVeme-prague centuries, it is the nicest house of Tulle, it was described by Prosper Mérimée in 1838. She combines the flamboyant Gothic style with Renaissance decorations. Its facade, with its two turrets, is decorated with beautiful motifs: fantastic animals, grape leaves and characters with grivoises or grotesque postures, near windows. Until the th century, the house was lined with many other buildings that went up to the cathedral. They were destroyed around 1860 to find the approaches. Since November 2006 and the restoration of Gambetta Square, thanks to the work of goldsmith carried out by craftsmen, especially by the Italian stone installers, the house of Loyac radiates as on the first day.

This workshop opens its doors to make you discover emblematic know-how of the city: the famous "tulle poinct". Demonstrations and exhibitions show the techniques of aiguille lace on a square mesh network, built using a shuttle and a cylindrical mould to calibrate them. Sixty skill of the "Diffusion Diffusion" association "Diffusion and Renewal learn here and perpetuate this exceptional and rare know-how. Varied achievements illustrating the six different embroidery points.

At the beginning of the Corrèze (it's also the name of a commune), this loop can be reached on foot, cycling and even horse takes you into the life of a sucker of yesteryear. Leave the medieval city and head to the hamlet of Neupont; then notice the bread kilns at redans roofs. Now pay special attention to the trail that awaits you: the millers on the Quotidiennement daily to reach the mills that are installed and there along the Corrèze. Follow the direction of Bouysse and return to the village by passing through Notre-Dame du Pont-du-Salut chapel.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 5,3 km.

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